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Beyond wars and pandemics, the climate crisis is the greatest risk to food supply chains

Corporate Knights

This disruption, like that from the pandemic, highlights some of the risks built into our highly efficient, trade-dependent food supply chain. And yet these risks run far wider than recent events, as the climate crisis is causing food companies to face the very real possibility of losing access to basic products. .

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How the garment industry has (and hasn’t) changed 10 years after the Rana Plaza disaster

Corporate Knights

Are we addressing the fragmented supply chains, culture of subcontracting, unliveable wages, systemic racism, sexism and infrastructural overhaul needed to protect garment workers? The act will mandate supply-chain mapping, impact disclosures and the implementation of science-based climate targets. Yes and no.

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EcoVadis Named a Leader in ESG Ratings, Data, And Analytics Report

3BL Media

EcoVadis has a long track record helping major manufacturers like Henkel, Husqvarna, and PSA Group drive sustainability in their supply chains, reflected in the breadth of private companies EcoVadis has ESG data for and its many integrations with supply chain software.”. “As

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Solving The Unsolved Mystery: How To Tackle ESG Targets, Reporting, And More!

3BL Media

Sustainable and responsible sourcing: Supply chain diversity has been readily adopted by companies in recent years, but what about carbon, water, waste, and other elements of ESG that companies still need to tackle with their suppliers? What work do you have left to attain a sustainable and responsible supply chain?

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4 ESG trends to watch in 2022

Carlos Sanchez

In this article, I’ll summarise key sustainability events defining 2021 and then present four sustainable ESG trends that will settle companies’ environment in 2022. Complex Supply Chains designed to run efficiently failed under the pandemic. ESG trends in 2022: Sustainable Supply Chains.

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Sustainability trends 2023

Carlos Sanchez

In this article, I’ll summarise key events defining 2022 and present four sustainability trends that will prepare you to create an impact in 2023. In 2022, the voice against “greenwashing” practices was clear and loud. Examples are the Swiss art 964 and the German supply chain act. Thank you GRI!

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Is the burgeoning 'plastic credits' market a new wave of greenwashing?

Corporate Knights

In any event, critics note, the system only deals with the downstream issue of plastic already in the environment, and not the issue of the manufacture and use of plastic in the first place. rePurpose says it “collects chain-of-custody documentation from all stakeholders involved in the supply chain.